property restriction
[/ˈprɑpərti rɪˈstrɪkʃən/]
nounpl: property restrictions
restrição de propriedade
1. A legal limitation or constraint placed on the use, ownership, or transfer of real property or personal property
The property restriction prevents the owner from building more than one residential unit on the land.
A restrição de propriedade impede o proprietário de construir mais de uma unidade residencial no terreno.
2. A covenant or condition in a deed that limits how a property can be used or developed
The covenant included a property restriction that prohibited commercial activities on the residential lot.
A escritura incluía uma restrição de propriedade que proibia atividades comerciais no lote residencial.
3. Legal regulations or zoning laws that control property development and land use
Environmental property restrictions require developers to preserve wetlands on their sites.
As restrições de propriedade ambiental exigem que os desenvolvedores preservem áreas alagadas em seus terrenos.
In Brazil, property restrictions are formalized through the 'Cartório de Registro de Imóveis' (property registry office) and are crucial in real estate transactions. In the USA, these are typically documented in property deeds and are essential for protecting neighborhood character and environmental preservation. Understanding these restrictions is vital for property buyers and developers in both countries.
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